HB5277 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

FILING FEES-CLERK-GAC FUND
Last Action

3/27/2026 - House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors

Rep. Michael Crawford
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

Synopsis As Introduced

Amends the Clerks of the Courts Act. Increases the filing fee and appearance fee in civil actions. Requires $5 of those fees to be deposited into the Guardianship and Advocacy Fund. Provides that no fee may be charged for accounts filed for guardianships established for minors under the Minors Article of the Probate Act of 1975 or for disabled adults of the Probate Act of 1975. Provides that no fee may be charged for a commitment petition or petition for discharge under the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code. Repeals the provisions imposing the guardianship and advocacy operations fee.
Actions

DateChamberAction
2/05/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Michael Crawford
2/10/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/10/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2/24/2026HouseAssigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
3/27/2026HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee